California Missions
NO STORE PURCHASED KITS FOR MODEL
and
NO INTERNET PICTURES FOR SCRAPBOOK ALLOWED
Each student is required to do a mission project. The students can either build a model
of the assigned mission or make a scrapbook. A report of the mission’s past and present
history, and an oral presentation are required for the project. The Mission project will
be due after Christmas break, on January 19, 2016.
Total points obtain 200:
1. 100 points for the model or scrapbook or museum display
2. 50 points for the written report
3. 50 points for the oral presentation
PART I
The Model:
1. Use of two natural materials (10 Points), i.e. sand, soil, clay, etc.
2. Accuracy of the mission (10 points)
3. Creativity/ Additional detail (10 points)
4. Dimension: 24x24 in. base (40 points)
5. Effort (30 points). It is obviously left at the teacher’s discretion. If all the
necessary parts have been fulfilled, the effort grade should be substantial.
Notice that 40 points will be subtracted from the final grade if the dimension is
incorrect.
OR
The Scrapbook:
1. Must visit the mission and take pictures(20 points)
2. Include pictures of you at the mission (10 points)
3. Captions(10 points)—1-2 complete sentences explaining picture
4. Creativity and souvenirs (20 points)
5. Use a scrapbook – CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY CRAFT STORE (20 points)
6. Neatness and effort (20 points)
OR
Museum Display:
1. Must be done in a trifold display board(10 points)
2. Internet pictures (No drawings) (10 points)
3. Captions(35 points)- 1-2 complete sentences explaining picture
4. It must be divided into Mission Periods (Spain, Mexican California, and U.S.)(35
points)
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5. Neatness and effort(10 points)
PART II
The Written Report:
1. Spelling and grammar (10 points)
2. 2-3 pages in length (20 points) please turn in T-charts done in class.
Remember to give information about the past and present use of the
mission.
3. The following lists all the due dates for the following items (15 points)
Date:
Document due:
11/3
Bibliography (books/internet source)
12/14
Mission Report Questions
1/19
Final copy
4. Present information of the mission (5points)
5. Past information of the mission ( 5 points)
PART III
Oral Presentation:
1. minimum 5 min., maximum 10 min. (30 points)
2. Present information (10 points)
3. Past /historical information (10 points)
Students are not allowed to read their report word for word, but are encouraged to use
index cards.
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I have read and know about the Mission Project that my son/daughter is responsible for
completing. I know that purchased kits for model and internet photos for scrapbook are
not permitted. If a student should decide to make a model, the base of the mission
must be 24”x24”. I also know that a bibliography and questions are due on the given
dates. The model/scrapbook/display board, written report and presentation will be due
on January 19, 2016.
Child’s name: _________________
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Mission’s name: _____________________________
Parent’s signature: ____________________
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Note: please return this portion sign by 11/6/15
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Mission Report Outline
Please follow this outline when writing your report. Make sure all the pieces are
included.
I. Cover Page
a. Include the mission’s name, your name, grade, date, and your teacher’s name
II. Paragraph 1; Mission Name and Introduction
a. What is the name of your Mission?
b. Who was the founding father of your Mission?
c. Where was the Mission located? What region? What is the closet large city?
d. When did the Mission open?
e. Why was the Mission built?
f. What materials were used to build the mission?
g. Who built the mission?
III. Paragraph 2; Special Features
a. What number was it on the mission chain?
b. What was the mission made of?
c. How long did it take to build? Size?
d. Describe the floor plan, fountain, courtyard, and irrigation of the mission
e. Are there any towers, bells, or other special features?
f. Was the mission rebuilt? How many times? Why?
III. Paragraph 2; Changes to California
a. Why did the Spanish pick the location of where they built the Mission?
b. What changes occurred to the California Indian’s culture due to the opening of
the mission?
c. What Indian tribe surrounded the mission?
IV. Paragraph 3; Daily Life
a. What language was spoken at the Mission?
b. What are some of the rituals or celebrations they had?
c. What did they do during a normal day?
d. What type of people lived on the Mission?
V. Paragraph 4; End of Missions
a. When did the Mission close?
b. Why did it close?
c. What happened to the people that lived on the Mission?
VI. Paragraph 5; Present
a. What happened to the mission? Did it become a rancho?
b. Was the mission always owned by the Catholic Church?
c. Is it still in use? How is it used?
VII. Paragraph 6; Closing
a. How did the building of the mission affect the area’s growth?
b. How did the missions change the history of California?
c. What are your feelings about what you have learned doing this project?
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